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A robust portfolio of informative and engaging blogs, product videos, and so much more! All designed to help customers make well informed decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve desired application results.

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Dispensing vs. Metering

Key Takeaways: In dispensing vs. metering pump applications, dispensing delivers discrete fluid volumes (e.g., reagent shots), while metering maintains continuous flow—ideal for processes like dialysis or pH control. Fluid Metering’s hybrid stepper...

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Microfluidics in Food & Beverage Applications

Key Takeaways: In microfluidics for food safety and quality control, Fluid Metering pumps enable precise delivery of reagents for pathogen detection,...

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Selecting a Pump for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Applications

Key Takeaways: For PCR and ddPCR pump selection, Fluid Metering’s FENYX® Variable Dispense Pump offers precise flow control, low pulsation, and...

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Controlling Instrument Options in Fluidic Pump Systems: Why It Matters

Key Takeaways: For motor control in fluidic pump systems, selecting between stepper and DC motors impacts flow precision, torque, and...

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Do I Have to Dispose of the First Few Drops for an Accurate Dispense Volume?

Key Takeaways: In precision liquid dispensing systems, initial drops are often discarded due to air bubbles, surface tension, and residual fluid—but...

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Side-by-side comparison of cylindrical and conical nozzles dispensing blue and purple liquids respectively

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Nozzle Sizing and Shape: Critical Factors for Pump Precision and Performance

Key Takeaways: For microfluidic nozzle sizing and shape optimization, selecting between cylindrical and conical tips impacts bubble removal, pressure...

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A Slurry of Advanced Techniques for Pumping Micro Silica Beads

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s precision pumps for silica bead slurries handle particle sizes from 3µm to 800µm with low shear, no entrapment, and...

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Shortening Lead Times for Confident Project Planning

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering offers rapid prototyping and short lead times for OEM pumps, with prototypes available in as little as 10 business days...

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Supply Chain Resilience & Domestic Sourcing for Precision Fluid Pumps and Fluidic Systems

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s domestic, dual-sourced supply chain reduces exposure to tariffs, long lead times, and global disruptions—improving...

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Conquering Cavitation & Removing Bubbles: Why Valveless Piston Pumps Reign Supreme Over Gear Pumps

Key Takeaways: Fluid Metering’s valveless piston pumps for cavitation prevention eliminate pressure drops and voids that cause vapor bubble...

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